Erik Lopez
Chief Supply Chain Officer Ulta Beauty
ABOUT THE WINNER
Erik Lopez, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Ulta Beauty, is someone who sees opportunities instead of obstacles.
Erik is passionate about driving efficiencies, empowering his team to develop creative solutions that advance Ulta Beauty’s business. He loves mentoring his team and inspiring them to think outside the box.
When he’s not at work, Erik enjoys spending time with his family outdoors.
Congratulations, Erik Lopez!
Case Study Highlights
At Ulta Beauty, Erik Lopez is leading a strategic transformation powered by digital technologies to elevate guest experience and associate well-being. His team uses AI and machine learning to optimize store inventory, automate fulfillment, and dynamically source orders.
Automation enhances flow, expands capacity, and boosts engagement through tools like multilingual autonomous mobile robots. This technology amplifies human potential while freeing up teams for more impactful work, all within a growing network of retrofitted and new market fulfillment centers.
Erik’s leadership combines operational precision with a people-first approach. He sees robotics and AI as tools to scale the network and support every guest interaction while creating a workplace where associates grow, innovate, and thrive.
He proudly credits the transformation to his team and partners. For Erik, culture is the true differentiator, rooted in collaboration, problem-solving, and a constant drive for improvement, turning vision into reality across Ulta Beauty’s supply chain.
